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Webinar: Inside DBIA’s Teaming Agreement Deeper Dive — New Tools for Smarter Pursuits
This May 27 webinar offers an exclusive preview of DBIA’s soon-to-be-released Teaming Agreement Deeper Dive, including essential agreement elements, checklists and real-world considerations that go beyond standard templates. Free for members. -
New Podcast Episode – When the Rules Change Midstream: What the Latest DBE Updates Mean for Design-Build Teams
Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program are shaping how teams approach projects & raising questions about what comes next. Hear how two industry professionals are working through those changes. -
Nominations Open for 2026 Class of DBIA Fellows
Elevation to DBIA’s College of Fellows celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals®. Submit your nominations by July 3.
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Elevating Leaders — Optimizing Outcomes. DBIA’s Academy is tailored to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills needed for integrated project delivery. With six modules focusing on the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model, the Academy prepares individuals from any position or discipline for effective leadership in design-build projects. 2026 schedule available now with new Bootcamp formats.
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Registration for the 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium (#DBIAFederal) opens today!
From authorization to implementation, #DBIAFederal is where momentum turns into action.
From Aug. 11-12, 2026, industry leaders and federal agencies are meeting in Reston, VA to network and discuss proven acquisition strategies and see real-world examples of Design-Build Done Right®.
Public and private Owners attend for free. Registration link in bio.
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Construction jobs held steady in April even as hiring cooled economy-wide. Read the full breakdown on the #DesignBuildDelivers Blog, link in bio.
2 days ago
Think your design-build project has award-winning potential? There’s still time to enter DBIA’s 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards before the June 1st deadline at 6PM ET (there will be no submission extension deadline this year).
To help craft an award-winning submission, listen to our March Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode featuring members from the Awards Jury offering practical insight on the process and what they're looking for.
Be sure to review the FAQs and Submission Guidelines for a clear overview of what’s required. Link in bio.
5 days ago
Project complexity jumped to the second highest challenge in the #AEC industry in 2026, up from the fifth highest last year according to a new study by Revizto.
Learn what was the top reported challenge in this #DesignBuildDelivers Blog post by @Revizto. Link in bio!
7 days ago
As rules are changing, teams are learning to adjust in real time.
Rachael Pease from @kiewitcorp and Freddie Streeter from Veterans Pre-Construction & Visual Solutions join this week's #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, brought to you by @arkanceusa to break down the latest Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (#DBE) program updates and what they actually mean for #designbuild teams.
Link in bio!
1 week ago
DBIA is excited to announce our team won five @thestevieawards from The American Business Awards in 2026 for Communications Leadership and Content Creation!
DBIA earned Stevie® Awards for the fourth consecutive year, with this year marking its highest total wins to date.
This year’s awards include:
🏆Gold Stevie® Award: Danielle Hall, Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Executive of the Year
🏆Gold Stevie® Award: Video (Public Service & Activism category) recognizing William E. Reifsteck II, FDBIA, CRIS, 2025 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award winner
🥈Silver Stevie® Award: @erinlooney11b, Communications Professional of the Year
🥈Silver Stevie® Award: @fredsy, Communications Professional of the Year
🥈Silver Stevie® Award: The #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, Business Podcast category
This recognition reflects coordinated work across DBIA’s entire departments, which are aligned through clear strategy, consistent execution and practical information for members and the broader industry.
2 weeks ago
A record-breaking 1,400 industry professionals attended this year’s #DBIATranspo conference. Read the full #DesignBuildDelivers breakdown from joint networking events to sessions on how to adjust when things don't go according to plan, link in bio!
3 weeks ago
#DBIA has been in the news in Q1! Take a look at highlights like the introduction of our region relations leadership team, a new DBIA #PDB Primer, an FMI Owner Advisor study and more. Link in bio.
3 weeks ago
Nearly 1,600 professionals came together at #DBIAWater in Grapevine, TX for two days of Owner insights, economic forecasting, and sessions built around what the water/wastewater sector actually needs right now.
Full recap on the #DesignBuildDelivers blog, link in bio!
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